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Articles by Austin Weber

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BMW, Daimler initiatives drive high-volume metallic 3D printing

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Austin Weber
July 11, 2019
Automotive engineers are intrigued by the numerous benefits of metal additive manufacturing for applications ranging from seat brackets to under-the-hood components.
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Additive Manufacturing: The Quest for Automation

Additive Manufacturing: The Quest for Automation

Robots and other tools are key to mass-producing printed parts
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Austin Weber
July 9, 2019
Plastic injection molding, metal casting and metal stamping are age-old processes that form the backbone of manufacturing. Traditionally, there's no better way to mass-produce plastic or metal parts.
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New aircraft wing structure is flexible and lightweight

New Aircraft Wing Structure Is Flexible and Lightweight

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Austin Weber
June 5, 2019
Aircraft wings have been assembled the same way for decades. But, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and NASA have developed a flexible aerostructure that is produced from hundreds of tiny, identical pieces using composite lattice-based cellular materials.
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Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Adhesives and fasteners can be used to assemble many types of composite parts
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Austin Weber
June 3, 2019
Strong and lightweight, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) offers numerous benefits to automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Many engineers are intrigued by potential applications for the material, yet remain frustrated by joining challenges.
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Tufts Tackles Thorny Issues Surrounding Cybersecurity

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Austin Weber
May 10, 2019
Hackers are one of the biggest threats to digital factories and Industry 4.0 initiatives. If conveyors, fastening tools, robots and other equipment are not secure, state-of-the-art production technology can be rendered useless.
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Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

The Future is Now
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Austin Weber
May 10, 2019
Factories of the future will feature advanced technology, such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data analytics and digital twins. While many manufacturers are still ramping up their Industry 4.0 initiatives, several assembly plants are already at the forefront. They are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and reaping the benefits.
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Lights-Out Automation: Fact or Fiction?

Lights-Out Automation: Fact or Fiction?

Humans are the most flexible “machine” for assembly tasks
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Austin Weber
May 9, 2019
Lights-out automation has been a dream of engineers for more than 200 years. The goal is to push a button and let machines work unattended.
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The Reality of Augmented Reality

The Reality of Augmented Reality

Wearable devices empower assemblers to be more productive
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Austin Weber
May 7, 2019
Traditionally, it's not unusual to see people wear goggles and other types of safety glasses in factories. But, a new class of wearable devices is becoming increasingly popular on assembly lines.
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Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts

Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts

Flexibility and flow are critical to efficient assembly line design
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Austin Weber
May 2, 2019
Optimizing flow and minimizing waste are two of the basic elements of lean manufacturing. Those concepts also play a critical role in laying out assembly lines.
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Engineers rethink 48-volt power systems

Engineers Rethink 48-volt Power Systems

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Austin Weber
May 2, 2019
During the next decade, more automakers will be adopting 48-volt electrical systems to keep up with evolving driver-assist options, onboard entertainment features and other power-sapping applications. Growing demand for mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) is also behind the trend.
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